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Fixed Utility Valuation Engineer Trainee

Salary

$64,861.00 - $77,321.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-23820-G2000

Department

Public Utility Commission

Division

PU Tech

Opening Date

04/28/2025

Closing Date

5/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

G2000

Position Number

00055391

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00171308

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement

Worksite Address

400 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Shannon Marciano

Contact Phone

717.787.8714

Contact Email

[email protected]

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THE POSITION

Imagine yourself in a career with growth potential and the opportunity to help maintain affordable rates while balancing the needs of infrastructure improvements for aging fixed utility systems. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has an opening for a Fixed Utility Valuation Engineer Trainee in the Technical Division of the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement. This is an entry-level position that focuses on the engineering aspects of public utility regulation, and there is room for career growth and advancement in this important role.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this entry-level professional position, you will focus on engineering aspects of public utility regulation and participate in on-the-job training designed to develop proficiency in the analysis of engineering-related subjects for fixed utility proceedings. Work is performed individually and as a member of a team of engineers, analysts, and prosecutors in the review of assigned cases.

Your responsibilities in this role will include assisting with comparison studies, report preparation, and analysis of engineering, economic, and statistical data in the areas of utility plants, utility rate structure, cost of service, gas costs, and related issues for assigned cases, as well as attending site visits and inspecting utility plants to determine if the equipment used is useful and compatible with the proposed rates, and to gain an understanding of the operation of the equipment. You will also be expected to keep abreast of developments in utility laws, rules, and regulations; assist in the preparation of data requests, interrogatories, written testimony, and exhibits; and participate in hearings, technical conferences, and related meeting to help enhance the Bureau's position in formal proceedings.

Time management skills and the ability to effectively convey information clearly and succinctly in a variety of formal, verbal, and written communication settings and styles will be paramount for success in this role. Apply now, bring your engineering background to our team, and expand your horizons through varied and vital work experiences that will help achieve PUC’s mission to ensure safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protect the public interest; and more!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Customized work schedules are 7.5 hours between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm, Monday-Friday, with a 30 or 60-minute lunch.

+ Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.

+ To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:

+ Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters and

+ Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

+ Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office [email protected] 717.787.8714.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ A Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in Valuation Engineering or other engineering discipline related to public or private utility generation, collection and distribution systems;or

+ Four years of related engineering experience with a public utility or public utility regulatory agency, and the possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pa. State Board of Professional Engineers.

+ Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

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INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

02

Have you completed a bachelor's degree or higher in the field of engineering, or are you within 3 months of conferring a bachelor's degree or higher in the field of engineering? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you answered "Yes" to the above question and are within 3 months of conferring a degree, please provide your expected graduation date in the field below. If not applicable, type N/A in the textbox below.

04

Do you possess an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the PA State Board of Professional Engineers?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the issuing state and certificate number. If you answered "No", type N/A in the textbox below.

06

Do you possess four or more years of full-time related engineering experience with a public utility or public utility regulatory agency?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov